Overview
The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree includes
lower division coursework that is required for transfer and provides a broad overview
of the fields in natural science, social sciences, humanities, composition, mathematics
and critical thinking in order to prepare the future teacher for standards-based curriculum
required in public schools.
The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer
(AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education) Degree is intended for students who plan to
complete a bachelor’s degree in elementary teacher education at a California State
University campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the
CSU System, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU
campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units
after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option
for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a
